Former Cowboys to serve as captains

As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the Cowboys will recognize former players as honorary captains throughout the season.

Representing the 1960s as captains for Thursday’s preseason game with Oakland will be quarterback Eddie LeBaron (1960-63) and defensive lineman Jethro Pugh (1965-78).

LeBaron took the first snap from center in the club’s first regular season game, a 35-28 loss to Pittsburgh on Sept. 24, 1960 in the Cotton Bowl. He threw a 75-yard TD pass to tight end Jim Doran on the third play from scrimmage and went on to complete 15-of-28 passes for 345 yards and three TDs.

An 11th-round draft pick out of tiny Elizabeth City State in 1965, Pugh started at defensive tackle for 12 seasons, including Super Bowl title teams in 1971 and 1977.